Check out [[Daily Reading]] for context. Today, I have got two pieces. One is on **how to finish ideas when you have too many of them** and a short piece on **big fish in a small pond, but in the context of startups**. ## Today's Picks of the Internet #### [5 Things to Do When You Have Too Many Ideas and Never Finish Anything](https://www.mayooshin.com/5-things-to-do-too-many-ideas) The title sounds like a direct attack on me 😂. I have always struggled with being able to implement my "side projects" even though in theory, I have the best plans of execution. This article from [Mayo Oshin](https://www.mayooshin.com/) is for those like me. > The paradox of choice - The more options you have, the lesser chance of action. **Ways to overcome too many ideas syndrome** 1. Create mini-deadlines 2. Use the 80/20 rule 3. Trust your gut 4. Develop the habit of finishing 5. Practice Quitting Personally, I have come to like point no. 5 most in my life. Instead of spending too much time on a lost cause (sunk cost fallacy), I have begun to try and quit projects that don't get me anywhere physically, emotionally or financially. I must admit, that this is way hard in practice than it is talking about it. But hey, I might get there at some point! #### [Big TAM Founders, Small TAM Startups](https://anu.substack.com/p/small-tam-startups) - TAM - Total Addressable Market - Big TAM Founders - Founders who have the experience and skillset to tackle large markets - Small TAM Startups - Startups who focus on a small market, a small niche - It's useful to be a *big fish in a small pond* than be a *big fish in a big pond, trying to fight off other big fish* --- #### Like what you see? Would you like to support me? Easy! Head over to [this link](https://refind.com/?invite=7b7e76f6e0) and subscribe to receive **Refind** newsletters. Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. Loved by 400k curious minds.